Chapter 225

The morning light crept in. Ruby Henderson stirred awake, barely conscious, only to feel something heavy draped over her. Looking down, she spotted a man’s arm resting across her—firm and muscular, the kind you only get from hitting the gym regularly. Then her eyes landed on the face. A face she knew all too well. Daniel Richards. He was still asleep. The sharp edges of his features had softened, though his jaw remained visibly tense, tracing a striking curve. Ruby stared, her mind starting to buzz— Wait... did they hook up last night? Scenes from the night before came rushing back: the floor-to-ceiling windows, the sofa, the whispered moans laced with steam and heat. Her cheeks instantly flushed with pink. She sat there, stunned, her face glowing red. Wanting to slip out quietly, she shifted slightly. But before she could go far, a hand snatched her wrist. The next moment she was pulled into his arms. He was only wearing a loose bathrobe, which had fallen half open. Her face was press